THE latest community news from Llanidloes

Rotary Club

THE club recently inducted three new members to its fold.

Nick Quick of Cwmbelan and married couple Tony and Jan of Llani Leisure have all joined the ranks.

Although every new member is warmly welcomed, Jan has broken the myth that the Rotary Club is a male-only organisation.

Jan’s membership may be historic to the Llanidloes club, however, it is quite normal throughout Rotary, with the district currently being governed by Beryl Cotton.

Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million friends, leaders and problem solvers with over 35,000 clubs worldwide, and Jan’s arrival was warmly welcomed by president Stephen Meyer and fellow Rotarians.

Her husband, Tony, has years of experience organising endurance events and his expertise and fellowship has already been of great benefit to the community and Llanidloes Rotary.

Retired engineer Nick thanked the club after his induction, explaining the kindness shown to him by fellow Rotarians was remarkable.

The new Rotarians were treated to a talk from Alan King after their meal. Alan is the new speaker secretary and gave a talk on his life, which is common practice within the first two years of membership.

Royal British Legion

ON Wednesday, 6 September, the women’s section of the Llanidloes branch will be celebrating 70 years since the formation of the branch.

They are having an afternoon tea in the Red Lion at 3pm and invite past members and friends to join them. Tickets are £6 from Woosnam and Davies (available until 28 August).

Scarecrow Festival

THE Upper Severn Scarecrow Festival raised a total of £1,857 for Wales Air Ambulance.

A further £100 was raised at Cae Felyn open garden, Old Hall, on the Sunday of the festival.

Leg Club

THE Llanidloes and District Leg Club has announced a change of opening hours for the meeting at the Van.

Starting on Thursday, 17 August, the club will be open from 9am to 11.30am.

They are sorry if this causes any inconvenience.

Trio Cymru

AT Llanidloes Baptist Chapel on Friday, 8 September, at 7.30pm, the trio of Emyr Wyn Gibson, tenor; Bedwyr Gwyn Parri, baritone; and Steffan Lloyd Owen, bass, will be performing. They will be accompanied by Annette Bryn Parri.

Charity bingo

THERE will be bingo in aid of Ponthafren Outreach at the rugby club on Wednesday, 16 August. Doors open at 7.30pm; eyes down at 8pm.

Darts

THERE is an open darts competition at the Elephant Hotel on Saturday, 19 August. Registration at 11am for a 12pm start.

Tadpoles

TADPOLES is a group offering Christian fun for babies, preschool children and their parents and carers.

Sessions include song time, story time, crafts, activities and snacks.

There are sessions on 6 and 20 September and 4 October at St Idloes Church Hall, all from 10am to 11.30am.

Photographic group

THE group meets at The Old Mill at 7.30pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Novices are welcome, as are new ideas.

Dementia Friends

A PUBLIC meeting will be held on 19 September at 6pm at Chatwood, Longbridge Street.

A dementia-friendly community is supportive and inclusive of anybody affected by dementia. In these communities people with dementia are empowered to have aspirations and feel confident, knowing they can contribute and live the life they want.If you’re a member of a club, society or group, send your news to [email protected]